Wednesday, February 26, 2025 8:22 am

Reuben Blanton "Macky" McBrayer, III, age 72 of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Macky was born August 24, 1952, in Eupora, Mississippi and was a son of the late Reuben Blanton McBrayer, Jr. and Minnie Hester McBrayer. Macky was raised in Forest City and was baptized in the First Baptist Church where he is a member. He was a 1970 graduate of East Rutherford High School and was a master carpenter and North Carolina Licensed General Contractor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Amiee Elizabeth McBrayer in 1974 and his sister, Cynthia McBrayer Campbell.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jane Allen McBrayer, his sons, R.B. McBrayer, IV, and Hunter McBrayer all of Rutherfordton, his daughter, Keely McBrayer of Forest City, his brother, Tim McBrayer and wife Dee of Rutherfordton, his sisters, Gail McBrayer Strickland and husband Doug of Ellenboro, and Rebecca McBrayer Greene of Forest City, his brother-in-law, Daniel Campbell of Forest City, four grandchildren, Hayden McBrayer, Maggie McBrayer, Liam McBrayer and Norah McBrayer as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside memorial service was held February 23 at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Curtis Goforth officiating.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Heart of Foothills Animal Rescue, 380 US 221 N., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.